Gators cornerback CJ Henderson has decided to turn his attention to the future and enter the NFL Draft. (Photo: Adler Garfield/UAA Communications)
CJ Henderson to Declare for Draft, Skip Bowl Game
Friday, December 6, 2019 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Junior cornerback CJ Henderson, a three-year starter for the Gators, is entering the NFL Draft.
An All-Southeastern Conference selection as a freshman and sophomore, Henderson announced his decision via Instagram on Friday afternoon:
Henderson has played in 34 games the past three seasons and started 27. He moved into the starting lineup early in his freshman season in 2017 and gained a reputation as one of the country's top cover corners. Henderson will skip Florida's upcoming bowl game and begin preparing for April's draft.
Henderson finishes his UF career with six interceptions, 22 passes broken up, seven tackles for loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles. He missed three games this season due to an ankle sprain that forced him to the sideline for Florida's wins over Kentucky, Tennessee and Towson.
In last week's 40-17 victory over Florida State, Henderson had seven tackles and one tackle for loss. A 6-foot-1, 202-pound former quarterback at Miami's Columbus High, Henderson was named second-team All-SEC as a sophomore and traveled to Indianapolis after the season to attend an NFL symposium for players who had the potential to enter the 2020 NFL Draft as juniors.
He was recently ranked as the 10th-best overall prospect available in the draft by ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay.
An All-Southeastern Conference selection as a freshman and sophomore, Henderson announced his decision via Instagram on Friday afternoon:
Henderson has played in 34 games the past three seasons and started 27. He moved into the starting lineup early in his freshman season in 2017 and gained a reputation as one of the country's top cover corners. Henderson will skip Florida's upcoming bowl game and begin preparing for April's draft.
Henderson finishes his UF career with six interceptions, 22 passes broken up, seven tackles for loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles. He missed three games this season due to an ankle sprain that forced him to the sideline for Florida's wins over Kentucky, Tennessee and Towson.
In last week's 40-17 victory over Florida State, Henderson had seven tackles and one tackle for loss. A 6-foot-1, 202-pound former quarterback at Miami's Columbus High, Henderson was named second-team All-SEC as a sophomore and traveled to Indianapolis after the season to attend an NFL symposium for players who had the potential to enter the 2020 NFL Draft as juniors.
He was recently ranked as the 10th-best overall prospect available in the draft by ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay.
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